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The right-hand batsman is in line to open the innings if skipper Rohit Sharma does not play in the first Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series

The 25-year-old South Australian will partner Usman Khawaja at the top in the series opener in Perth and during the upcoming five-Test series

Curator Isaac McDonald says they are trying to prepare a pitch that has similar traits of the one that they readied for the first Test against Pakistan in December last year

The South Australian emerged as a strong contender for the opener's spot, earning backing from the likes of David Warner and Ricky Ponting

As reported earlier, India will play all its matches in Dubai and the high-profile India vs Pakistan match will also be held in the UAE

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland announced plans on Thursday to legislate a minimum social media age limit of 16. While Albanese had earlier committed to proposing age restriction legislation by the end of 2024, this is the first time a specific age limit has been confirmed.

During his visit to Australia, EAM Jaishankar will inaugurate India's fourth consulate and participate in the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD). After landing, he posted on X: "Namaste Australia! Arrived in Brisbane today. Looking forward to productive engagements in the coming days to advance the India-Australia friendship."

At an event in South Australia on Sunday, Anthony Albanese expressed optimism, citing new data showing inflation at its lowest in over three years, reports Xinhua News Agency.

"Not sure whether I will be going, fingers crossed," Rohit said after India's 25-run loss in the third Test to New Zealand

India scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door warm-up match against the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A at the WACA in Perth from November 15 to 17

Mohammed Shami is not part of the squad while left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been advised long-term rehabilitation for his groin injury

The program and award details will be announced on 6 January 2025.

Mohammed Siraj gets that new ball to talk and when he presents that seam upright, he gets it shape away, says the former Australian pacer

Says the all-rounder's absence will change Australia's bowling dynamics for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Shami last played for India during the ODI World Cup final last year and has been recuperating from an ankle surgery after that

Post opener David Warner's retirement earlier this year, Smith had willingly volunteered open the innings

Premier of SA Peter Malinauskas on Monday said that SA would bid to host the 31st Conference of Parties (COP) summit at the Adelaide Convention Centre in November 2026, reports Xinhua news agency.

25-year-old diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back after experiencing pain during last month's tour of the UK

Chasing 152 for a win, India ended at 142 for 9 with captain Harmanpreet Kaur top-scoring with 54 not out off 47 balls.

India faced an early setback when Asha Sobhana sustained a knee injury during the warm-up just before the toss. Radha Yadav was brought in as her replacement in the playing XI, with Australia's captain agreeing to the match referee's request for the late change.